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Clive Caldwell: Top WWII Ace Who Took On Rommel and the Japanese
This compelling biography (written by Australian historian Kristen Alexander) charts the extraordinary journey of Clive Robertson Caldwell, Australia's highest-scoring fighter ace of the Second World War. From his early frustrations in the North African desert to pioneering combat tactics like "s...
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Spotsylvania Courthouse: The Clash of Lee & Grant at the Crossroads
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The F-117 Nighthawk Resurrected
The F-117 Nighthawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. It was the world’s first true stealth plane, created through the secret Project Have Blue by the Lockheed Skunk Works team. Its unique faceted shape was designed to deflect radar signals, and it made its mark by leading t...
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Suicide Corner: A Day on the Western Front
It is November 8th, 1918. The First World War will last just three more days, but to the men of the Scots and Irish Guards today is no different than the last four years of war. Follow these soldiers through a day in their lives on the front line from mail call, to deadly gas attacks, to bloody c...
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Before the Lighthouse
The movie explores the formative figures and defining events of Chincoteague Island during a period of rapid change. Set between the late 18th century and the years just before the construction of the lighthouse, it offers a vivid window into the island’s history.
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Camp Toccoa: From CCC to Airborne Training Camp
Join Tommy as he visits Camp Toccoa. Well known today from the "Band of Brothers" mini-series, there is much more to the story. Tommy visits with Brad Rettig, VP of the board at the historic site, to chat about the entire history of the Camp. The mini-series just scratches the surface - take the ...
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Battle at Shiloh: The Devil's Own Two Days
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characters, based on real-life accounts, each filmed as documentary-style interviews.
These stories reveal the dramatic and haunting effects of Shiloh, which resulted in almost 24,000 maimed, missing or dead; more casualties than in all previous American wars combined. The Battle of Shiloh marke... -
Night Stalkers: Helicopters of the 160th SOAR
Dive into the shadowy world of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the elite Night Stalkers who piloted the high-stakes US raid on Venezuela in Operation Absolute Resolve. From their origins post-Eagle Claw to mastering advanced helicopters like the MH-47G Chinook, MH-60M Blackhawk, a...
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The Iranian Drone Problem
Iran’s use of Shahed drones highlights a shift in modern warfare where cost, scalability, and persistence can outweigh precision. These low-cost systems are not decisive on their own, but they apply continuous pressure on the enemy—forcing costly and sustained responses from more advanced militar...
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Before Dallas
The lives of JFK, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Sam Giancana intertwine leading to the mysterious death of Marilyn in Los Angeles and an assassination attempt on President Kennedy in Chicago in the fall of ‘62…one year before Dallas.
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Devilish Entanglement
Experience the Battle of the Wilderness through the eyes of the soldiers who were there. Filmed on the original battlefield during an Authentic Reenactment and narrated with original accounts, the combat inside that “Devilish Entanglement” comes to life.
The Wilderness is where the American Civi...
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The Memphis Belle: The Real Story
The most famous B-17 in history - The Memphis Belle. But now - for the first time, her story is told from a purely historical perspective, breaking down the Hollywood myths, and covering the real story of an iconic Flying Fortress in World War II.
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Battle of Lynchburg Tour: The Generals
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Titanic: Band of Courage
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Empuries: The Lost Roman City by the Sea
Empúries was once a thriving port, first built by Greek traders, later taken over by Roman legions. For over 1,000 years, it stood as a beacon of commerce, religion, and culture. Then, it disappeared.
In this video, we explore the layered history of Empúries: from its Greek roots in the 6th centu... -
Why We Fight - Series
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This presentation of the Why We Fight is an enhanced upscale version of the Frank Kappa World War 2 series. It is the highest quality version available anywhere. Not only was the program upscaled the high definition it has been quality corrected seen by scene to bring you the clearest richest vis...
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Comparing the F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 Lightning II has become the defining fifth-generation multirole fighter of the 21st century, with widespread adoption across allied air forces. But despite their similar appearance, the three main variants—the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C—are distinct aircraft, each engineered for specific ro...
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The Night of Long Knives: Hitler's Purge
The Night of the Long Knives, occurring on June 30, 1934, was a purge in Nazi Germany orchestrated by Adolf Hitler. Aimed at consolidating his power and eliminating potential rivals, the purge primarily targeted the SA (Sturmabteilung) leadership, including Ernst Röhm, and other political adversa...
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How One German UBOAT Humiliated the Royal Navy
On the night of October 13, 1939, a single German U-boat slipped past British defenses and entered Scapa Flow—Britain’s most heavily guarded naval base.
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What's That Called: Civil War Musket Parts
In this episode, you will learn proper terminology of the various parts and pieces that make up a Civil War musket. Learning the proper nomenclature can help you in discussions about these weapons. In addition, it will provide clearer communication during drill if you are a living historian. Th...
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Disintegration of Civilizations
Dr Arnold Toynbee, the great 20th Century historian, observed that the breakdown and eventual disintegration of civilizations, for the most part, follow a common pattern. The ruling class, who once were able to creatively respond to challenges on behalf of the masses, lose their ability to inspir...